Not often these days you read gem on Linkedin. But I found one this morning by Bob Cummins (but blame me for the silly title above): To most people, most often, procedures, policies, life saving rules, courses, briefings, posters, signs, instructions, dictates, stand-downs, disciplinaries, … [Read more...] about The Safety Fool’s Errand
Safety Procedures
Commandments, Cardinal and Life Saving Rules
Safety Commandments, Cardinal and Life Saving Rules The popularity of Ten Commandments, Life Saving Rules, Cardinal Rules, Non-Negotiables, Heroes and Deadly Sins are a common characteristic of the culture in safety. As artefacts, they adorn many safety notice boards and work rooms. Here is a … [Read more...] about Commandments, Cardinal and Life Saving Rules
Policies, procedures, stress and the safety paradox
Policies, procedures, stress and the safety paradox Great article by Greg Smith. First published here: https://mysafetythoughts.com/2018/02/11/policies-procedures-stress-and-the-safety-paradox/ Something I have often observed over the years I have been commenting on health and safety management, … [Read more...] about Policies, procedures, stress and the safety paradox
You Should Actively Encourage Poor Safety in the Workplace
I was asked recently for something different that could be done for a safety awareness session. I referred the person to this article from about 5 years ago - they tried it and apparently it worked brilliantly! What do you reckon? When it was first published many years ago (I cringe at some of … [Read more...] about You Should Actively Encourage Poor Safety in the Workplace
21 Safety Engagement Tools & Techniques
Thanks to Mark Taylor from www.safetymatters.co.nz for sending these in. I haven't heard of a few of these but others I have found useful. We still need to realise that no tool is perfect or free of subjectivity and bias see: When the Safety Tool Becomes the Method. Have you used any of these or … [Read more...] about 21 Safety Engagement Tools & Techniques
Safety "Professionals" Behaving Badly
Safety “Professionals” Behaving Badly ADDENDUM: This is an old post which I put up recently on LinkedIn Pulse. My Good Friend Max Geyer made a comment which I think sums this up better than I ever could. He says: I think that part of the difficulty, for the safety professional, is that they … [Read more...] about Safety "Professionals" Behaving Badly
The Myth of the Perfect Process
The Myth of the Perfect Process by Phil La Duke – first published here: https://philladuke.wordpress.com/2015/09/14/the-myth-of-the-perfect-process/ Phil says: Whether you believe that safety is the result of personal choices or a robust system too many of us labor under the mistaken belief in the … [Read more...] about The Myth of the Perfect Process
Boxing-In Safety Can Be Dangerous
Boxing-In Safety Can Be Dangerous When I was a young boy I remember my parents buying their first automatic washing machine which came in a large cardboard box. I watched them fill it with clothes, a magic white powder and revolve around for about two minutes before turning my attention to the … [Read more...] about Boxing-In Safety Can Be Dangerous
What ISN’T Safety?
What ISN’T Safety? If you think safety is zero harm then is love just zero hate? There is quite an active discussion happening on a LinkedIn Forum (The Safety EHS OHS Group) at the moment in response to the question “What is Safety...define safety in only 2 words”. SEE IT HERE. You will see that … [Read more...] about What ISN’T Safety?
Corporate Karaoke for Safety Training
Corporate Karaoke for Safety Training No I haven't been conned or suckered in by some slick snake oil Salesperson trying to sell me the latest trend in safety training. I just heard the term “Corporate Karaoke” for the first time (do I need to get out more?) and to me it means: “training … [Read more...] about Corporate Karaoke for Safety Training